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Topic: Boston City Tour Proposal (Read 27774 times)

In my search for an appropriate city tour, I was presented with a unique proposal I wanted to put forth.

The proposal would incorporate a scavenger hunt around Boston and the freedom trail with a city tour. I was initially told the cost would be $30 per person. Cost includes city tour/scavenger hunt along with lunch at a pub and prizes at the end.

Tour could start at our hotel or anywhere else we'd like.

If this is something you all would be interested in I would try to negotiate the price down to $25. This may or may not be accomplished since the $30 price he quoted is already discounted.

The city tour, as noted on the schedule, is taking place on Saturday morning.

According to the arrivals/attendees list you are going to be in the area. For anyone who is listed in the arrivals thread; It is important if you are not going to attend or take part in a planned event that I'm notified. Discounts are negotiated and money is put up in advance (out of my pocket) based on the numbers listed in the arrivals thread.

Allow me to also add I received a rooming list from the hotel today. Only 6 reservations and 25 people confirmed in the arrivals thread. If anyone is going to be unable to attend, now is the time to let us know.

The scavenger hunt is approximately 2 1/2 hours. Our group would be split up into smaller groups of 4 or 5. The scavenger hunt would take us to prominent spots along the Freedom Trail. Each group would have clues with a list of items to find along the way and take pictures of. An awards ceremony with trophies and other prizes would take place at the end of the scavenger hunt.

The cost is $30. It does NOT include lunch. Lunch inclusive would be approximately $40 at an establishment in Copley Square. I'm sorry for the error in my original post about lunch being included. I must have misunderstood our original conversation.

Please, Please, Please! If this is something you are interested in, please speak up. Even if you are not interested, speak up! I need to hear from more than just 8 out of 20 something people attending. If the group wants to confirm this I have to place a small deposit to hold the date.

If this is something the group does not want to partake in, then I have to find an alternate tour. It's getting close to departure and I have many loose ends to tie up.

Please, Please, Please! If this is something you are interested in, please speak up. Even if you are not interested, speak up! I need to hear from more than just 8 out of 20 something people attending. If the group wants to confirm this I have to place a small deposit to hold the date.

If this is something the group does not want to partake in, then I have to find an alternate tour. It's getting close to departure and I have many loose ends to tie up.

hey folks this is a great way to tour Boston and see/ hear about the background of each site...lets do this!!! lunch can be optional but I think even a trip to MacDs is going to cost $6 or7....Copley sq is a great place to have lunch many super site close by..I am in and encourage others to join....

Hey Nick it,s Scooter I like that proposal since I would not be able to afford the site seeing they had planed I was for the four days check out Boston while they were away.I like your idea it gives me some ideas where to go.Thank You!!!Scooter

Sounds good to me...So it looks like we have the annual ceremony, the historic walking tour, Salem, the scavenger hunt and for some of us possibly a baseball game, maybe Provincetown?. Did I leave anything out?

Jody

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I'm so sorry I haven't posted in this thread until now. Santi and I would rather not do a scavenger hunt. Saturday afternoon might be a good time for us to visit Hull, which is where the first house I remember living in still stands, across the street from Stony Beach. Santi loves the ocean.

Thanks Dennis for organizing. I'm up for the hunt/tour/lunch. Please let us know when you have enough people to go. I've been to Boston before so the tour isn't vital - but the hunt would make it interesting. I can lead a group if you need a leader. Does the hunt involve using the hop on hop off tour trollies?

The hunt coordinator will be tallying up the scores from each of the teams while we dine, and an awards presentation will be held afterwards.

Speaking of teams...Perhaps you can all get a head start on choosing teams. Those below have confirmed thus far. It's idea to have at least one person with logistical skills and another with analytical skills (good at solving riddles). Maybe even come with a team name or team shirts.

Edit to add: If Nick and Bocker are on the same team, they could call themselves (drum roll please)

The Nickerbockers

Honey -- I've certainly been called worse.......................

I have no real basis to pick a team (although, who would dare beat a team that had both Jan and Mini on it??) -- but I am happy to be a logistical person, as I do know my way around SOME areas of Boston pretty well (others -- not so much). I might also be able to help with clues -- if a more intimate knowledge of the city is required. PLUS -- I have the ability to call Sid (assuming that he's not working) who has a larger knowledge of Boston.

Is the cost of the tour now $40 since it includes lunch? edited to get to the point faster.

are we having brunch the same morning? Not speaking for everyone, but I'm a light eater (especially if we're having brunch then I certainly don't need a heavy lunch.) Can we opt out of the lunch or just have chips to go with the beer? Am I getting too pissy here? I'm sorry.

are we having brunch the same morning? Not speaking for everyone, but I'm a light eater (especially if we're having brunch then I certainly don't need a heavy lunch.) Can we opt out of the lunch or just have chips to go with the beer? Am I getting too pissy here? I'm sorry.

I have a suggestion. Instead of picking people - I have this insane picture of elementary school team pickings with the last-man-standing syndrome - why not draw numbers from a hat? All the 1's together, all the 2's, ect. Totally random and a great (or disasterous) way to get to know one another.

There are a few couples (triples) in the group that will probably want to stay together: The Davids & Bonnie, Hubby, me and Mim, Jan and RAB. Perhaps those groups should be the "base" teams and everyone else could draw numbers (or names, whatever).

Or, when we get there, we could just grab the people standing the closest to us and go.

I have a suggestion. Instead of picking people - I have this insane picture of elementary school team pickings with the last-man-standing syndrome - why not draw numbers from a hat? All the 1's together, all the 2's, ect. Totally random and a great (or disasterous) way to get to know one another.

There are a few couples (triples) in the group that will probably want to stay together: The Davids & Bonnie, Hubby, me and Mim, Jan and RAB. Perhaps those groups should be the "base" teams and everyone else could draw numbers (or names, whatever).

Or, when we get there, we could just grab the people standing the closest to us and go.

Me too Dennis..I'm sure DF will have something to say to that, and after putting up with me for a week he will be glad of other company..who knows, but I'm sure he will make it known if that's the case, he is not one to stay quiet now is he.. .

On second thoughts maybe I will need to keep an eye on him, I need to get him home is one piece for DF or DF will never talk to me again..

I'm in, of course. What the group is doing on any given day, I'm also doing/going/participating--except night tour in Salem.Like Robert, I got a bit confused on the 10 am brunch at Fritz, followed by a noon tour w/lunch. Moved to Sunday instead?......is it official? If not, I'll skip the brunch at Fritz and enjoy a Bloody Mary with fellow AMGer, instead.

Mike (who longs to be on Nicks team cuz the man is so damn organized, quick witted and sharp that it puts me to shame. )

Like Robert, I got a bit confused on the 10 am brunch at Fritz, followed by a noon tour w/lunch. Moved to Sunday instead?......is it official?

Mike

hi Mike.

it turns out we'll have coupons good for both days and it's not a 'group' function. Just sort of meet and eat. Special menu cards are being printed by the Chandler Inn. To ensure the waiter rings your bill correctly, you'll simply present one of these to the waiter when you order. Look for these coupons in your welcome bag. 2 will be included. One for Saturday, and one for Sunday.

I sure am glad you're coming. It's been a year and you and Nick and I have a lot to talk about.

Lunch after our scavenger hunt will be at FiRE + iCE Grill & Bar and will be all you can eat.

Those below have confirmed thus far. It's idea to have at least one person with logistical skills and another with analytical skills (good at solving riddles). Maybe even come with a team name or team shirts.

I'm so sorry I haven't posted in this thread until now. Santi and I would rather not do a scavenger hunt. Saturday afternoon might be a good time for us to visit Hull, which is where the first house I remember living in still stands, across the street from Stony Beach. Santi loves the ocean.

Mum (who will NEVER admit that in her latest "mum" magazine there is an article about said "Freedom Trail" as well as a description about the sites and scenery - along with a map. Why won't she mention it? Because, on the very SLIM chance that she loses, she'd feel really stupid)

Mum (who will NEVER admit that in her latest "mum" magazine there is an article about said "Freedom Trail" as well as a description about the sites and scenery - along with a map. Why won't she mention it? Because, on the very SLIM chance that she loses, she'd feel really stupid)

Fear not Mum -- for if I lose after having lived in Boston, I'll likely be banned by my teammates!

Mike(who must admit that there are areas the Trail goes through that I know very little about..........)

Mike, as usual Nick waits for others to firmly plant their foot where it may not be a good idea....whatever the result of who " wins" my group will have the best walking talking guide that grew up in that city a long time ago...but many moons after the "sites" were long established....

OK, I got to the RAB calling people out message and clicked reply. I think I'm going up to Maine with a Boston friend on Saturday, so as Mad Mad Mad Mad World as it sounds a scavenger hunt on the same day with you guys is probably out for me.

Trying to catch up on everything else. Where is the baseball game thread........

OK, I got to the RAB calling people out message and clicked reply. I think I'm going up to Maine with a Boston friend on Saturday, so as Mad Mad Mad Mad World as it sounds a scavenger hunt on the same day with you guys is probably out for me.

Trying to catch up on everything else. Where is the baseball game thread........

Aw shucks, sweety, I was going to lag behind a bit just to keep an eye on your behind.